Ongoing support from the anesthesia community and beyond has enabled MTSA to continue its Mission Initiative in Guyana with Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s nurse anesthesia program. The work includes introducing Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS), providing iPads to the students, developing Bachelor- and Masterslevel curriculum, advancing safety through high-fidelity simulation, and much more.

The School has also engaged students in the Nurse Anesthesia Education Track who created online lectures, simulation experiences, and evaluations to address the top identified anesthetic emergencies for the program in Guyana. In addition, MTSA donated a considerable amount of high-quality audio/visual equipment that became available during recent campus renovations and IT infrastructure upgrades.

Next on the horizon for the Guyana program is the need for a simulation lab, including a SimMan 3G, for which MTSA is exploring partnership opportunities.

Guatemala Mission Trip

Several MTSA students went on a mission trip with Refuge International to San Raimundo, Guatemala, in May. The group spent the week caring for patients in need of surgical services such as cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, and various gynecological surgeries. The trip was unique in that the group was able to utilize regional anesthesia and offer blocks to nearly all of the patients, including pediatric patients.